VEGAN FAUX BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• 1. Place 1 TB. of vegan butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it melts and froths, add the onions (and some salt) and saute for 5-8 minutes until soft and translucent.
• 2. Add all the mushrooms, another dash of salt, and saute for another 5-6 minutes until mushrooms begin to give up some liquid. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• 3. Prepare the vegan beef according to package directions (I sauteed the Gardein Beefless Tips in 2 TB. of canola oil until heated through and browned). Once cooked, chop them into smaller pieces, if desired, and set aside.
• 4. Prepare vegetable stock according to package in the same pan you cooked the vegan beef in. (I brought 4 C. of water to a boil in a medium sauce pan, added 4 tsp. of stock base, and reduced it to a simmer over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes). Leave pan on warm.
• 5. Add 1/4 C. of all purpose flour to the onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Continue cooking over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, to distribute the flour.
• 6. Add vegetable stock to the onions, mushrooms, and garlic mixture. Bring it up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, and scraping the bottom of the pan so no flour sticks.
• 7. Bring a large pan of water to a brisk boil, add salt, and cook fettuccine noodles until they are al dente, approximately 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, drain well, and toss with the remaining tablespoon of butter to prevent them from sticking. Set aside.
• 8. Add the paprika, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vegan sour cream, salt and pepper to the onion and mushrooms. Stir until well incorporated. Heat for 2-3 more minutes.
• 9. Add the vegan beef to the sauce. Stir to combine.
• 10. Add the fettuccine noodles to the sauce and remove the pan from the heat. Mix thoroughly. Use a ladle or two large spoons to distribute into 8 bowls or plates. Enjoy!